This is PermitBase’s published record for Gallup as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.

Gallup building permits

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Gallup, New Mexico — as published 2026-07-20.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Codes adopted

AUTHORITY TRANSITION (effective July 6, 2026): Per the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department's June 4, 2026 'Immediate Release: Letter to Contractors - CID Transition,' the City's sole Certified Building Official/Building Inspector (John Margis) retired effective July 2, 2026, and after an unsuccessful multi-state recruitment effort the City 'will no longer be able to issue building permits for general construction.' Effective July 6, 2026, the City of Gallup no longer accepts building permit applications for general construction; 'all building permits for anything related to the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Buildings Code and ADA will go through the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) for permitting and inspection.' The City transitions to issuing a 'site development permit' covering zoning compliance, fire, water, wastewater, electric services, solid waste, drainage, and pedestrian/vehicular safety infrastructure review, and continues to issue permits for fencing, retaining walls, and signs directly. Source: City of Gallup News Flash, 'Immediate Release: Letter to Contractors - CID Transition,' posted June 8, 2026 (gallupnm.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1309), signed by Clyde (C.B.) Strain, Planning & Development DirectorMechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits in Gallup were ALREADY issued directly by the CID prior to this transition and are unaffected in routing by the July 2026 change — 'The State of New Mexico provides their own permits and inspections for plumbing, mechanical and electrical' (City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Application, PLANNING-HBP APP REV. 03/2020, page 1) — the July 2026 change specifically adds general construction/building (IBC/IRC/IEBC/ADA) permitting to CID's existing MEP role in GallupStatutory basis for CID's role as the default statewide Authority Having Jurisdiction where a municipality cannot maintain a certified local building department: N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8 (Permits Required) and the Construction Industries Licensing Act; CID's general building permit fee structure is set by N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11 (General Construction Building Permit Fees), electrical fees by 14.5.5.12, and mechanical/plumbing fees by 14.5.5.132021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (based on 2021 IBC) — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page; enforced by CID for general-construction permits post-transition2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (based on 2021 IRC) — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page (reflects the region's traditional adobe/earthen construction)2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings code — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page2018 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws pageICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — per City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on 2020 NEC), NMAC 14.10.4 — statewide CID-enforced code for electrical permits (consistent with CID's statewide electrical code cited in the Alamogordo, NM jurisdiction record; no Gallup-specific electrical code deviation was found)2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code, NMAC 14.8.2, and 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code, NMAC 14.9.2 — statewide CID-enforced codes for plumbing and mechanical permitsNew Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14, Housing and Construction, Chapters 5 through 10 and 12, cited by the City of Gallup as the governing regulatory framework for building permits, land use, and zoning within the jurisdiction (City of Gallup Building Permits - Governing Codes & Laws page)

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

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Required for new single-family residential construction in Gallup. Effective July 6, 2026, the actual building permit for new construction (governed by the International Residential Code as adopted into the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code) is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City of Gallup. The City of Gallup's Planning & Development Department first issues a mandatory Site Development Permit covering zoning compliance and municipal infrastructure review, which is a prerequisite before CID will accept the project for building-permit review and issuance — the same two-step model already used in other NM municipalities without a certified local building official (e.g., Alamogordo).

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

City of Gallup Site Development Permit required first: covers zoning compliance, fire, water, wastewater, electric services, solid waste, drainage, and pedestrian/vehicular safety infrastructure review, per the City's July 2026 CID Transition notice
A storm drainage plan stamped/approved by the City Engineer is required prior to building permit issuance (may be waived by the City Engineer for residential development under 1 acre)
Surveyor's stamped site/plot plan showing setbacks from all property lines, off-street parking, access cut design, curb/gutter/sidewalk locations, and street names, per the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section I
Utility site/plot plan showing existing utility mains, water meter location/size, sewer main/manhole location, and electrical service entrance location/size
Building floor plan, elevations, floor framing plan, roof framing plan, and foundation plan drawn to scale
Once the City's zoning/site-development review is complete, the application and City-approved plans are submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to Gallup/McKinley County) for the actual building permit, plan review, and CID fee calculation, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8
Sidewalk, curb, and gutter are required for all new construction, built to City standard drawings
Water-conserving fixtures required in all construction
Plans must be 24" x 36" for new residential projects (18" x 24" minimum accepted for additions/alterations/demolition per the City's checklist, though this size guidance predates the July 2026 CID routing change and should be confirmed with both the City and the CID office at time of submittal)

Required documents

RequiredCity of Gallup Site Development Permit ApplicationPrerequisite zoning-compliance and municipal-infrastructure review application submitted to the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department before CID will accept the state building-permit application; replaces the City's pre-July-2026 general-construction Building Permit Application for this scope
RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / CID Building Permit ApplicationState of New Mexico CID application form submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque nearest) after City site-development sign-off
RequiredSurveyor's Stamped Site/Plot PlanRequired per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section I — shows setbacks, access, parking, and utility locations
OptionalStorm Drainage and Grading PlanRequired for projects exceeding one acre, or where the City Engineer determines one is necessary for smaller residential development

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee	GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified — the City's transition notice (posted June 8, 2026) announces the new Site Development Permit but the City had not yet published a specific fee schedule/amount for this new permit type as of this review; the pre-transition Resolution R2004-40 Zoning Check Fee ($15 residential / $25 commercial) governed the zoning-review component of the old process and may inform (but does not confirm) the new fee	Avenues exhausted: City of Gallup Building Permits pages (779, 781, 794), Fee Schedule page (338 — returned unrelated Fitness Center rates), News Flash detail page (1309), FAQ page (TID=21), Land Use… Show full citationHide Avenues exhausted: City of Gallup Building Permits pages (779, 781, 794), Fee Schedule page (338 — returned unrelated Fitness Center rates), News Flash detail page (1309), FAQ page (TID=21), Land Use & Zoning Applications page (798); no updated fee resolution or ordinance publishing a Site Development Permit fee schedule was located as of 2026-07-03. Contact narchie@gallupnm.gov to confirm the current fee before applying.
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — up to $15,000 valuation	$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)(1), New Mexico State Records Center and Archives, Title 14 Chapter 5 Part 5
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — over $15,000 valuation	$1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation (for the portion over $15,000)	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)(2)
CID Plan Review Fee	20% of the building permit fee	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(B)
CID Commercial Construction Individual Discipline Plan Reviews (each)	5% of the building permit fee per discipline (general construction, accessibility, electrical, mechanical/plumbing)	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(E)
CID Homeowner's Permit fee (new residence or major addition/remodel)	$200.00	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.14(I)(1)

Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit

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Required for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Gallup. Follows the same City Site Development Permit prerequisite plus CID state building-permit process as new construction, using the City's Section II (Residential Remodel) checklist for reduced plan-submission requirements.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

City of Gallup Site Development Permit prerequisite (zoning compliance, infrastructure review) required before CID will accept the building-permit application, consistent with the City's July 2026 transition notice
Building floor areas/elevations drawn to scale (existing and proposed)
Utility site/plot plan showing electrical service entrance location and size
Floor plan, roof framing plan, and wall framing plan with elevations
Detailed fixture list for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical scope
Written scope of work outlining project details, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section II
Plans requiring revision are returned and a new revised set/PDF is required before re-review

Required documents

RequiredCity of Gallup Site Development Permit ApplicationPrerequisite zoning/infrastructure review application
RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / CID Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted to a CID office after City sign-off
RequiredWritten Scope of WorkOutlining project details, per City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist Section II

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee	GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified — see residential-building-permit fee notes for avenues exhausted	Confirm with City of Gallup Planning & Development, narchie@gallupnm.gov
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)	$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)
CID Plan Review Fee	20% of the building permit fee	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(B)
CID Homeowner's Permit fee — construction of a lesser nature (not new residence/major remodel)	Calculated per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.4.11, minimum fee $25.00	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.14(I)(2)

Electrical Permit

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Required for electrical installation, alteration, and repair work in Gallup. Issued directly by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) under the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC), unaffected by the City's July 2026 general-construction transition since MEP permitting was already CID-administered in Gallup.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

All electrical work must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC), NMAC 14.10.4
Permit issued by CID, not the City of Gallup — per the City's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application: 'The State of New Mexico provides their own permits and inspections for plumbing, mechanical and electrical'
All electrical work must be performed by a New Mexico CID-licensed electrical contractor unless the homeowner qualifies for and obtains a CID homeowner's electrical permit for their own primary residence under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18
To schedule an inspection, call (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Application useful phone numbers

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to McKinley County)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential — 100 Amp Service/Panel and Below	$45	NM RLD Construction Industries Division, Forms and Applications: Fees page (Electrical fee table)
Residential — Over 100 Amp thru 200 Amp	$72	NM RLD CID Fees page
Residential — Over 200 Amp thru 320 Amp	$99	NM RLD CID Fees page
Residential — Over 320 Amp thru 400 Amp	$225	NM RLD CID Fees page
Residential — Over 400 Amp	$360	NM RLD CID Fees page
Temporary Power Pole	$27	NM RLD CID Fees page (Electrical — Other)
Mobile Home Service	$27	NM RLD CID Fees page
Service Change Only / No Outlets	$27	NM RLD CID Fees page
Reinspection Fee	$80	NM RLD CID Fees page
Minimum Inspection Fee for Items Not Listed	$27	NM RLD CID Fees page

Plumbing Permit

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Required for plumbing installation, alteration, and repair work in Gallup, including water heater replacement. Issued directly by CID under the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2). MEP permitting in Gallup was already CID-administered before the City's July 2026 general-construction transition.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

All plumbing work must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code, NMAC 14.8.2
Permit issued by CID, not the City of Gallup
Water heater replacement/installation requires a plumbing permit (billed as 'Each Water Heater' on CID's per-fixture fee schedule)
A homeowner may apply for a homeowner's plumbing permit for their own primary residence subject to N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18(M); all other plumbing work requires a New Mexico CID-licensed plumbing contractor

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / Plumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted to a CID office (Albuquerque nearest to McKinley County)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Administrative Fee for Any Inspection	$37.50	NM RLD CID Fees page (Mechanical/Plumbing fee table)
Each Plumbing Fixture Waste Discharging Device	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Water Distribution System	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Building Sewer	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Water Heater	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Water Conditioner	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Swimming Pool	$50.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Re-Inspection	$80.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
2nd Re-Inspection	$120.00	NM RLD CID Fees page

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

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Required for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fuel-gas equipment installations in Gallup. Issued directly by CID under the 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.9.2). Unaffected by the City's July 2026 general-construction transition since MEP permitting was already CID-administered in Gallup.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

All mechanical work must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code, NMAC 14.9.2
A homeowner's permit shall NOT be issued for HVAC, natural gas, or LP gas installations — per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18(O), all such work requires a properly licensed CID contractor
Ductwork, refrigeration systems, and gas piping/appliances are each billed individually on CID's Mechanical/Plumbing fee schedule

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / Mechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to a CID office by a licensed mechanical contractor

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Administrative Fee for Any Inspection	$37.50	NM RLD CID Fees page (Mechanical/Plumbing fee table)
Each Gas Piping System	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Gas Appliance	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Ventilation System	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Refrigeration System	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Duct Work System	$10.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Evaporative Cooler	$6.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Combination Unit (HVAC)	$4.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Chiller	$10.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Cooling Tower	$10.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
Each Re-Inspection	$80.00	NM RLD CID Fees page
2nd Re-Inspection	$120.00	NM RLD CID Fees page

Roofing Permit (Reroof)

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Required for all new roof installations, re-roofs, and applications of roof coating systems in Gallup — explicitly listed among the ten permit-triggering activities on the City's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application ('Roof Overlay, Re-Roof and or Structural Roof Renovations'). Effective July 6, 2026, roofing permits (as a general-construction/IRC scope) are issued by CID rather than the City, under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E), which applies statewide with no minimum-area exemption.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

All new roof installations and re-roofs require a permit and inspections — no minimum square-footage or percentage-of-roof threshold applies, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(1)
All applications of roof coating systems also require a permit and inspections — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(2)
Inspections must include, at minimum, a decking inspection upon removal of the existing roof and a final inspection upon completion of the roofing project — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(3)
City of Gallup Site Development Permit prerequisite (zoning) may apply per the July 2026 transition process — confirm with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department
A homeowner's permit for roofing is NOT available if the work will be subcontracted rather than performed by the homeowner personally — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18(L)

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application (CID)Submitted to a CID office; the form includes a 'Roofing' scope-of-work checkbox

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (valuation-based; roofing billed under the same schedule as other building-permit scopes)	$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A) — CID does not publish a distinct flat re-roof fee; roofing is billed under the same valuation-based General Construction fee schedule as other building-permit scopes

Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

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Rooftop or ground-mount residential solar PV installation in Gallup is regulated by the state Construction Industries Division (CID), the same agency that has issued electrical permits in Gallup both before and after the City's July 6, 2026 general-construction transition. CID's electrical classification rules (14.6.6 NMAC) require anyone bidding or contracting a solar PV electric system installation to hold an EE-98, EL-1, or ER-1 license classification (or, for structural modifications to the mounting/racking, a GB-2 residential or GB-98 general building classification, now also CID-administered in Gallup post-transition). CID's published Electrical Bureau fee schedule does not itemize a solar/PV-specific line, so the electrical scope is billed under the Electrical Bureau's general schedule; a City of Gallup Site Development Permit (zoning) prerequisite may also apply if the installation is part of new construction or requires a structural addition.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

Contractor bidding/installing the solar PV electric system must hold a valid CID EE-98, EL-1, or ER-1 license classification (14.6.6 NMAC, Electrical Classifications, PV-specific scope)
Installer performing the physical PV electrical work must hold a valid CID journeyman certificate (EE-98J, EL-1J, or ER-1J) or be a certified apprentice working under direct journeyman supervision
If the installation requires structural modifications to the roof or mounting structure, that work must be performed under a GB-2 (residential) or GB-98 (general) building license classification — filed as a CID General Construction Building Permit, since Gallup's own certified building official retired and the City no longer issues general-construction building permits as of July 6, 2026
City of Gallup Site Development Permit (zoning compliance, infrastructure review) may be required first if the PV installation is part of new construction or a structural addition, per the City's July 2026 CID Transition notice
Governed by the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4) / 2020 NEC as statewide-adopted

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / Electrical Permit Application (CID)Same statewide electrical permit application used for other electrical work in Gallup, submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque nearest); no separate solar-specific CID form was found published
OptionalCity of Gallup Site Development Permit Application (if applicable)Filed with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department if the PV installation is part of new construction or a structural addition requiring zoning/infrastructure review

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Minimum Inspection Fee for Items not Listed	$27	NM RLD Construction Industries Division Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule. Show full citationHide NM RLD Construction Industries Division Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule. No solar/PV-specific line item is published in CID's Electrical Bureau fee schedule; this is the closest published catch-all line for an electrical scope of work with no itemized fee of its own. If the PV installation is tied to a new or upgraded electrical service, the applicable service-amperage tier fee (e.g., $45-$360, per the electrical-permit entry) would apply instead.
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (if structural modification required)	$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A) — applies only if racking/mounting work requires structural modification under a GB-2/GB-98 classification, now CID-administered since Gallup's own certified building official position was not filled.
City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee (if applicable)	GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified	Same confirmed gap documented on the residential-building-permit entry for this jurisdiction. Show full citationHide Same confirmed gap documented on the residential-building-permit entry for this jurisdiction. Re-chase (2026-07-20): the City continues to publish no fee schedule for this new (July 2026) zoning-only Site Development Permit. Note for future re-chase: the City separately hosts Resolution No. R2004-40 (gallupnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4612), a 2004 building/plan-check/zoning fee table (e.g. $45 for $2,001-$25,000 valuation plus $9/$1,000 thereafter) — but that resolution predates and was written for the City-administered general-construction building permit system that ended July 6, 2026, not the newly created Site Development Permit, so it should not be cited as this permit's governing fee without independent confirmation from the City. Confirm with narchie@gallupnm.gov / (505) 863-1240.

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

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Required for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in Gallup. As with all electrical work in this jurisdiction, the permit is issued directly by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City of Gallup, under the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC). CID's statewide fee schedule has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item — a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under CID's flat statewide amp-based residential service fee if it involves a panel/service change, or the 'Minimum Inspection Fee for Items not Listed' ($27) catch-all if it does not.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

All electrical work must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC), NMAC 14.10.4
Permit issued by CID, not the City of Gallup — per the City's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application: 'The State of New Mexico provides their own permits and inspections for plumbing, mechanical and electrical'
All electrical work must be performed by a New Mexico CID-licensed electrical contractor unless the homeowner qualifies for and obtains a CID homeowner's electrical permit for their own primary residence under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18
To schedule an inspection, call (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Application useful phone numbers

Required documents

RequiredMulti Purpose State Building Application / Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to McKinley County). No separate EV-specific application form was found published.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Minimum Inspection Fee for Items Not Listed	$27	NM RLD Construction Industries Division, Forms and Applications: Fees page. No EV-charger-specific line item is published; a standalone EVSE circuit not otherwise involving a panel/service change is billed under this catch-all minimum fee.
Residential — 100 Amp Service/Panel and Below	$45	NM RLD CID Fees page — applies if the EVSE installation is bundled with a panel/service change at this amperage.
Residential — Over 100 Amp thru 200 Amp	$72	NM RLD CID Fees page — applies if the EVSE installation is bundled with a panel/service upgrade to this range.
Service Change Only / No Outlets	$27	NM RLD CID Fees page
Reinspection Fee	$80	NM RLD CID Fees page

Fence Permit

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Required for all fences in Gallup — the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Application explicitly lists 'All Fences' among the ten activities requiring a building permit. Unlike general construction, fence permitting is one of the categories the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department explicitly continues to issue directly after the July 6, 2026 CID transition.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

A surveyor's stamped site/plot plan drawn to scale showing fence location and easements is required, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section V
List of fence materials must be submitted
Fence height and length must be indicated on the plan
A written scope of work outlining project details must be submitted
Fence permits continue to be issued by the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department (not CID) after the July 2026 transition, per the City's CID Transition notice

Required documents

RequiredCity of Gallup Building/Fence Permit ApplicationCity of Gallup Homeowner's or Contractor's Building Permit Application, Section V (Fence) checklist items attached
RequiredSurveyor's Stamped Site/Plot PlanShowing fence location, easements, materials, height, and length

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
City of Gallup Fence Permit fee	GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified — Resolution No. R2004-40 (the City's pre-transition fee schedule) sets a general valuation-based building-permit fee table ($15.00 minimum for $1-$500 valuation) that historically applied to fence permits as a City-issued 'building permit' category, but the City's current published Fee Schedule page (gallupnm.gov/338/Fee-Schedule) does not show building/fence permit fees (it displays unrelated Fitness Center rates), and no updated fee notice specific to fence permits under the post-July-2026 structure was located	Avenues exhausted: City of Gallup Fee Schedule page (338), Building Permits pages (779/781/794), CID Transition notice (1309), FAQ page (TID=21). Confirm current fence-permit fee with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department, narchie@gallupnm.gov / (505) 863-1240.

Sign Permit

Verified

Required for installation of signage in Gallup. The City of Gallup Planning & Development Department explicitly continues to issue sign permits directly after the July 6, 2026 CID transition, alongside fencing and retaining-wall permits.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

Sign permit application must be submitted to the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department
Once approved, installation must be completed by a licensed New Mexico contractor, per the City of Gallup Building Permits FAQ
Sign permitting is explicitly retained by the City (not routed to CID) per the City's July 2026 CID Transition notice

Required documents

RequiredCity of Gallup Sign Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
City of Gallup Sign Permit fee	GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified — no current fee schedule for sign permits was located on the City's Fee Schedule page (338, which shows unrelated Fitness Center rates), Building Permits pages, or the FAQ page	Avenues exhausted: City of Gallup Fee Schedule page (338), Building Permits FAQ (TID=21), Land Use & Zoning Applications page (798), CID Transition notice (1309). Confirm current sign-permit fee with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department, (505) 863-1220/1240.

Demolition Permit

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Required for demolition work in Gallup — explicitly listed among the ten permit-triggering activities on the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Application. As a general-construction-adjacent scope, demolition permitting routes through the City's new Site Development Permit prerequisite plus CID review effective July 6, 2026, following the same transition as new construction.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

Traffic control plan required if a street is to be closed, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section III
Dust and debris control plan required
Residential demolition requires reporting to the New Mexico Air Quality Bureau ((505) 476-4300 / (800) 224-7009)
Site plan showing the structure to be demolished and any existing structure to remain
Interior demolition floor plan showing any structural changes
Written scope of work outlining project details
No illegal dumping permitted within City or County boundaries; debris must be deposited at an approved dumping site and copies of dumping tickets provided to the building inspector at final inspection

Required documents

RequiredCity of Gallup Site Development Permit ApplicationPrerequisite zoning/infrastructure review
RequiredDemolition Permit Application / CID Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted to CID after City sign-off, per the July 2026 transition process

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)	$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000	N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

City of Gallup Planning & Development Department (site development / zoning / fence / sign permits and mandatory zoning-compliance prerequisite review); New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) — building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit issuance, plan review, and inspections — official building department

Fee schedules

Applications & forms

Codes & ordinances

N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8 — Permits Required | NM State Records Center and Archives

Department & other records

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